"Polity and Worship in the Swiss Reformed Churches" in Amy Nelson Burnett and Emidio Campi (eds) A Companion to the Swiss Reformation (Brill, 2016) (original) (raw)
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"Church and State in the Swiss Reformation"
Calvin Theological Journal, 2021
"Church and State in the Swiss Reformation," Calvin Theological Journal 56, no. 1 (April 2021): 11-36. The Swiss Reformation represents an intriguing crucible for both theoretical and practical manifestations of the perennial challenges of the relationship between church and state. Although many influential interpretations of the Reformation view it essentially as a liberation of the individual conscience from external control, the views of the magisterial reformers in Switzerland shared many points of fundamental agreement with the dominant tradition of the medieval tradition as well as the contemporary Roman Catholic church. A survey of the confessional standards in the Swiss context and its neighbors shows elements of continuity with the received tradition as well as diversity within Reformed confessional identity. The models of church and state associated with Zurich and Geneva can help to identify nuances and differing emphases. At the same time, the variety of Reformed approaches to the relationship of church and state-including church discipline and excommunication-provide important insights into the challenges of pluriformity not only in an early modern European setting but for succeeding eras as well.
The Social History of the Reformation
The American Historical Review, 1973
The eminent Reformation scholar to whom this volume is dedicated, Professor Harold J. Grimm, once defined as the great desideratum of his field the analysis of the various social forces that were in operation throughout the period. The seventeen essays executed and as sembled here in fulfillment of that charge are directed quite explicitly to assessing the effect of the Reformation on social problems and so cietal institutions, and on the various classes or "estates" of men who were found in the cities and princely territories, university towns, and peasant villages of sixteenthcentury Europe. The essays are divided into three sections, reflecting the three major aspects of the sub ject under study. The first deals with the re ception accorded the Reformation in cities and towns-with special emphasis on the two important centers of Geneva and Niirnberg-and with the restructuring of municipal in stitutions that the movement brought about. The second is addressed to the effect of the Reformation on various groups of men. And the last section treats of the organization and spread of the Reformation, the bureaucratic and legal changes it brought about, and the problems of enforcement that occurred as a consequence.
Reformation Unfinished: Economy, Inclusivity, Authority
The Ecumenical Review, 2017
In 2017, churches around the world are organizing different activities to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses. The Reformation was a momentous event in the church and the history of Europe. This article examines three important legacies of the Reformation to look ahead to the future: the church and economic life; the priesthood of all believers; and the authority of the Bible. In many ways, the issues that Luther has raised-such as authority, church structure, priesthood and ministry, biblical interpretation, and the church's relation to economics and social issues-remain to this day and demand the church's critical attention. The Reformation was a watershed event that changed the church and the trajectory of Western civilization. Churches around the world have organized events, lectures, forums, and concerts to discuss this legacy and mark the 500th anniversary. Wittenberg, Germany, will host "Luther! 95 Treasures-95 People," a National Special Exhibition that follows the young Luther on his path to the Reformation and highlights the significance of his impact on people from the 16th century to the present day.
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In 1833, the Swiss city-republic of Basel separated into two distinct cantons. During the three-year period known as the “Troubles” (Wirren), landowners in the countryside, inspired by the French July Revolution of 1830, rebelled against the city government. Roots of the division, however, run deeper in Basel’s religious and theological culture and also reflect the outgrowth of the German Confederation’s “persecution of demagogues.” This article examines these neglected aspects of the cantonal division, showing the importance of Christianity, and the complex politics of Protestantism, in Europe’s revolutionary century